FORTESCUE ROAD, SW19 2EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 2EB

FORTESCUE ROAD, SW19 2EB, Merton has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.37 per 1,000 population. This SW19 2EB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW19 postcode area, which has experienced 642 crimes and a crime rate of 7.88 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW19 2EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 2EB, encompassing approximately 4382 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW19 2EB area, explore the SW19 2EB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW19 2EB area, visit the SW19 2EB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 2EB Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Christchurch Road with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

FORTESCUE ROAD, SW19 2EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1314.37333.33%
Violence and sexual offences122.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.740.00%
Vehicle crime62.050.00%
Other theft61.37500.00%
Bicycle theft51.370.00%
Public order41.14100.00%
Burglary30.91-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Robbery10.46-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.740.00%
Burglary52.050.00%
Robbery31.140.00%
Shoplifting30.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.23-92.86%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3418.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences147.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.190.00%
Other theft72.510.00%
Theft from the person51.600.00%
Public order41.140.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In March 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.230.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2317.8035.29%
Violence and sexual offences185.25-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour154.1125.00%
Other theft73.42-58.82%
Public order61.60-14.29%
Theft from the person31.37-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.68-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Robbery10.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3224.18166.67%
Other theft177.30-5.56%
Shoplifting173.8830.77%
Anti-social behaviour123.88100.00%
Public order72.74600.00%
Theft from the person71.60250.00%
Vehicle crime51.60-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.1450.00%
Robbery30.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.68-50.00%
Drugs10.46-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1816.8850.00%
Shoplifting134.11-40.91%
Violence and sexual offences122.97-20.00%
Vehicle crime72.7440.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.60-25.00%
Bicycle theft41.37100.00%
Drugs30.910.00%
Robbery30.68-25.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.46100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.23-88.89%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2218.7183.33%
Violence and sexual offences155.02-16.67%
Other theft123.429.09%
Public order92.74125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.05-27.27%
Vehicle crime51.83-28.57%
Robbery41.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Bicycle theft20.46-33.33%
Burglary20.46-50.00%
Theft from the person10.46-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.570.00%
Shoplifting124.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.740.00%
Other theft112.510.00%
Vehicle crime72.510.00%
Public order41.600.00%
Burglary40.910.00%
Bicycle theft30.910.00%
Theft from the person30.680.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
May 20241
April 202414
January 202418
December 202332
November 202312
October 202315
September 202318

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 202317
November 202318
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202411
January 202415
December 202312
November 20236
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20231
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 202434
January 202423
December 202317
November 202313
October 202322
September 202312

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW19 2EB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Christchurch Road
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chapter Way
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Field Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Liberty Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rutland Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Valley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Mortlake Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Silbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Prince Georges Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Longfield Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Wilkins Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Fairfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Courtney Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Myrna Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Colliers Wood
    Total1
    Other theft1